Microsoft Azure Cloud receives FedRAMP provisional authorization

On September 30, Microsoft received a provisional authorization to operate (ATO) for its Windows Azure Public Cloud from the Joint Authorization Board (JAB) of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Windows Azure offers infrastructure-as-a-service…

NIST releases 800-53 revision 4

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released the final version of its Special Publication 800-53 Revision 4, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations. The 800-53 framework, which is required…

SecurityArchitecture.com Site Launch

A New Year’s Day announcement: the SecurityArchitecture.com site is now live. The website was created to provide some introductory education and helpful resources to those working on information security or just interested in learning more about…